#2E266E Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated indigo carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it sits on the edge of black, #2e266e works best as a moody background or a grounding anchor for large branding elements. It offers excellent readability for white text, though it can appear muddy if paired with other dark tones. Try combining it with bright, muted ochre for a balanced, modern interface palette.
Questions about #2e266e
What is #2e266e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e266e is rgb(46, 38, 110), in HSL hsl(247, 49%, 29%) and in CMYK 58%, 65%, 0%, 57%.
What colors work well with #2e266e?
Bright and muted ochre tones create the best visual balance when paired with #2e266e. Because this indigo is so dark and desaturated, it needs a warm, contrasting highlight to prevent the interface from appearing too muddy or flat.
Is #2e266e suitable for text backgrounds?
This shade provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a strong choice for dark mode layouts or navigation bars. Use it for large blocks or grounding elements where readability remains the primary design requirement.
Is #2e266e readable on white or black?
#2e266e has a 12.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.